Prevent UK gov £120m refugee plan to support a regime accused of war crimes

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK government has led the way in holding Russia accountable for the war crimes committed in Ukraine. The Government's £120m refugee plan would be an endorsement to the government of Rwanda which is responsible for atrocities in the East of Congo. Therefore, the UK Gov should reconsider its plan.

The UK is widely regarded as a leader in human rights and an example for others to emulate, however, going ahead with this plan shows support to a government that has been credited with war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity by the UN Mapping report. This plan would not only stain the UK's human rights record but would also signify a huge blow to the Congolese people's plight for justice

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Stop the government's 'one way ticket' plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Timeline

19 Apr 2022	Petition opened for signatures
25 Apr 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Apr 2022

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